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The Code of Hammurabi: Pillars of Babylonian Justice

August 6, 2025July 21, 2025 by Staff
The Code of Hammurabi: Early Babylonian Legal System & Justice

Imagine a time before written laws, where justice was as fluid as the desert sands, decided by the whims of rulers or the strength of one’s arm. Now, picture a stark stone stele, nearly eight feet tall, rising from the heart of Mesopotamia. Carved into its surface, in crisp cuneiform script, are over 280 laws, … Read more

Categories History Tags Ancient Justice, Babylonian Law, Hammurabi, Mesopotamia

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